History of Swear Words - Miniseries

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F**k

1 - F**k

Air Date: January 5, 2021

The silly putty of the English language, our most malleable swear word can refer to sex, rage, confusion, excitement and a whole lot more.

Sh*t

2 - Sh*t

Air Date: January 5, 2021

With medieval roots as a term for excrement, this filthy vulgarity evolved over time into something much more versatile — and sometimes even positive.

Bitch

3 - Bitch

Air Date: January 5, 2021

Though it literally means "female dog," in recent years, some women have started to reclaim the "B word" as a term of strength and solidarity.

D**k

4 - D**k

Air Date: January 5, 2021

You can have one or you can be one. But how did an unassuming nickname for "Richard" become one of our most popular swear words?

Pu**y

5 - Pu**y

Air Date: January 5, 2021

From its feline origins to its modern slang uses describing genitalia or insulting manhood, learn how "pu**y" has stood the test of time.

Damn

6 - Damn

Air Date: January 5, 2021

Though quite mild when compared with its profane brethren, "damn" has maintained its meaning from biblical times and can still pack a punch even today.